
The USMC adopted this shelter half early in the 1900's. It is a modification of the Army 1899 pattern shelter half but substitutes cloth loops for the securing straps where the Army version had sewn in brass buckles. This pattern continued in use through WWII, In 1942 an improved version with two ends was issued, and in 1943 this was changed to the familiar USMC camouflage pattern. Securing straps for the shelter half are included.